Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast
The Famous TV Host Who KIlled For Ratings - The Wallace Souza Story
26 Dec 2025
Wallace Souza was a former police officer turned TV host in Manaus who rose to fame in 1996 with his crime show Canal Livre, a sensational program that often arrived at murder scenes faster than law enforcement. As his popularity grew, he leveraged his tough-on-crime persona into political power, winning a seat as a state legislator. But in 2009, investigators uncovered evidence suggesting that Souza and his inner circle were operating a criminal organization that not only trafficked drugs but allegedly ordered murders so his TV crew could film exclusive footage for higher ratings.
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